Directorate of Equality
Labour market
Equality in the labour market means that everyone has the same rights, opportunities, and respect at work.
This applies regardless of gender, age, origin, disability, sexual orientation, or other personal characteristics.
It also means that recruitment, pay, career development, and responsibility are based on skills and performance, not prejudice or stereotypes.
Equality in the labour market is based on a few key principles.
Everyone should receive equal pay for work of equal value.
Recruitment processes should be fair and transparent.
Everyone should have equal access to education and career advancement.
The work environment should be safe and free from discrimination and harassment.
Equality also includes flexibility.
Support to help balance work and private life, for example in relation to parental leave
Equality
Gender equality means equal pay, fair recruitment, and safe workplaces.
It also supports flexibility so people can balance work and private life.
Equal pay system
An equal pay system ensures that wages are determined based on clear, objective and transparent criteria so that everyone receives the same pay for the same or equivalent work, regardless of gender.
Discrimination in the labour market
Did you know that discrimination is illegal – both in everyday life and in the workplace?
Equality Plan
An equality plan is a structured plan that companies or institutions adopt to ensure equal status and opportunities for all employees.